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Petrolatum

Petrolatum
✨ Emollient ↗🛡️ Occlusive ↗

Highly effective occlusive that forms a physical barrier preventing transepidermal water loss. Also acts as an emollient, softening and smoothing rough or dry skin.

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Safety: Safe when refined to cosmetic/USP grade.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
4/5 — Fairly high likelihood
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
VaselineWhite PetrolatumPetroleum JellySoft Paraffin
Functions
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
🛡️ Occlusive
Forms a physical barrier on skin to seal in moisture and prevent water loss.
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